fairing

fair·ing ¹

 (fâr′ĭng)

n.

An auxiliary structure or the external surface of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, that serves to reduce drag.

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fair·ing ²

 (fâr′ĭng)

n. Chiefly British

A gift, especially one bought or given at a fair.

fairing

(ˈfɛərɪŋ)

n

(General Engineering) an external metal structure fitted around parts of an aircraft, car, vessel, etc, to reduce drag. Also called: fillet Compare cowling

[C20: fair¹ + -ing¹]

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fairing

(ˈfɛərɪŋ)

n

1. archaic a present, esp from a fair

2. (Cookery) a sweet circular biscuit made with butter

fair•ing

(ˈfɛər ɪŋ)

n.

a structure on the exterior of an aircraft or boat, for reducing drag.

[1910–15]

fairing

Pottery of a type sold or given as a prize at traveling fairs.

Translations

carenatura

fairing

n (Aviat, Aut) → Stromlinienverkleidung f